WearCheck – lubrication tips – Volume 5
Lube tip: insights into oil additives
By simply including an additive, an inferior base oil cannot be converted into a premium product. It is illogical...
BMG has established a dedicated VSD workshop at the company’s Cape Town engineering facility
“OUR new VSD facility - which commenced operations at the beginning of the year - is an approved warranty centre for BMG’s Danfoss/Vacon and...
The enzyme that can help oil spills disappear
A report published last year by a group of local and international researchers found that an average of 90% of the waters around South...
The critical role of maintenance in times of financial constraints
In the face of declining commodity prices, the mining industry has increasingly prioritised cost saving measures, often leading to the suspension of capital expenditure...
Rich rewards result from investing in WearCheck’s training
Ensuring that condition monitoring customers whose maintenance staff undergo ongoing technical skills training earn significant returns from their investment into the training courses, is...
Genuine spare parts you can rely on for all cranes
“WIRE ropes, chain hoists, brake linings, rope guides and control pendants are but a few of thousands of fast-moving components that will need replacing...
Rotating tank cleaning nozzles vs Static spray balls
ROTATING tank cleaning nozzles and static spray balls are both commonly used for cleaning tanks and vessels in various industries.
Though both options serve the...
40 not out
A 40-ton electric overhead travelling crane manufactured and commissioned 39 years ago is being refurbished at Condra’s main factory in Germiston, just a few...
Sliding through time: Lubrication from stone age to modern age
Technical Bulletin 89 (Part 2 of 3)
In part one of Lubrication from Stone Age to Modern Age (WearCheck Technical Bulletin 88), we slid through...
Dockyard offers essential maintenance and repair services
Armscor Dockyard is ISO 9001 certified and manages and operates the Naval Dockyard as the South African Navy's (SAN) third-line maintenance and refitting authority....
Maintenance Services News
Cape Business News (CBN) provides updates on maintenance services news, focusing on best practices, technological advancements, and safety standards. This sector’s news includes insights into predictive maintenance, equipment servicing, and repair technologies that support industrial longevity. CBN’s coverage aids companies in improving machinery uptime and operational reliability.
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